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Suspected smugglers kill Insp of Customs (IC) Hamza Abdullahi-Elenwo during a stop-and-search operation along Daura-Kano road, Jigawa State

Suspected smuggler kills Customs Officer in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The incident happened when a vehicle, suspected of being smuggled into the country struck the operative while attempting to evade…
What led to the Kubwa building collapse - CP

What led to the Kubwa building collapse – CP

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The collapsed building, originally housing 45 self-contained rooms and previously serving as a hotel before conversion to other uses, has…
Former Senate President Pius Anyim led many chieftains of PDP, other opposition parties in Ebonyi state to defect to the APC.

Anyim leads mass defection of PDP, other opposition parties to APC in Ebonyi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Among those who joined the mass defection to APC was a former Senator and PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in the 2023…
PDP

“Huge blow to the nation” – PDP mourns tragic Jos school building collapse

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Saturday in Abuja, the party mourned the loss…
Tinubu lauds military for cracking down on terrorists, restoring peace

Tinubu vows food security measures and cost reduction efforts

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasized recent steps such as temporarily lifting tariffs on imported grains and essential food…
Tinubu celebrates Olusegun Osoba's 85th birthday and book launch

‘You’re a beacon of progressive ideals,’ Tinubu hails Osoba on 85th birthday

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In a statement released on Saturday by his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu highlighted Osoba's distinguished career, noting his tenure…
Tinubu lauds military for cracking down on terrorists, restoring peace

Tinubu appoints new CEO, Executive Director for NSITF

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Saturday replaced Mrs Maureen Allagoa with Mr Oluwaseun Faleye as the Managing Director/Chief…
Police said they are investigating certificate forgery allegations against four contestants in the NUJ election for the FCT.

Abducted Kaduna journalists regain freedom

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Kaduna State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) announced the release of the journalists and their families on…

Fire razes Emir of Kano Sanusi’s palace

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement by Munir Bayero (Danburam Kano), the Chief of Staff to the Emir, said the incident occurred on Saturday…

What I learnt from Wole Soyinka – Female talking drummer, Ara

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Ara described Soyinka as a great respecter and lover of African culture, urging the younger generation to emulate such from…
Court convicts and sentences three illegal bureau de change operators to one year imprisonment each in Maiduguri, Borno State

3 jailed for operating Illegal Bureau de Change in Maiduguri

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

They were arraigned on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…

School building collapse: NGO berates regulatory agencies for negligence

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The tragic incident had resulted in the deaths of 22 students, with many more sustaining various degrees of injuries.
Court jails six Uyo internet fraudsters docked on charges of  criminal impersonation, love scam and identity theft by EFCC 

Six jailed for internet fraud in Uyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

  Six internet fraudsters arrested by operatives of Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC have…
Tinubu

Tinubu greets ex-PUNCH Chairman at 80

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The President prayed for the continued well-being of Chief Ogunshola and his family.
Why I wrote a new book at 90 - Soyinka

Soyinka tallest living iroko in Nigeria’s literary forest – NCC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials to avert the…

Sanwo-Olu keeps ignoring our pleas, Lagos Community cries out in anguish

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She added that the government's negligence has left her and many others in a state of despair, struggling to make…

Bode George reacts to Supreme Court judgement on LG autonomy

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"This is the right time to rejig our Constitution in full.”

LASG fights fake building materials testing

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She said that the salt in such soil could damage steel and make buildings unsafe.

Four persons rescued from collapsed building in Abuja

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials to avert the…

Jos School Tragedy: 81 victims discharged from hospitals

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Izang further said that the five patients who were still on admission, were in a stable condition.

Plateau school building not caused by demons but negligence – Gov Mutfwang

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Mutfwang who was conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on Saturday, ordered the immediate closure of the school.
Insecurity in Iresa-Adu: UK-based Prince disburses financial aid to security agencies

Insecurity in Iresa-Adu: UK-based Prince disburses financial aid to security agencies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Reports emerged on Sunday, July 7, indicating a recent surge in criminal activities in Iresa-Adu. Businesses were raided, and shops…

First lady expresses sadness over loss of lives in Plateau building collapse

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The commissioner had said that emergency responders were currently at the scene conducting search and rescue operations.

Sanwo-Olu highlights virtues in Adeboye’s wife

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“May the year ahead be filled with health, happiness, and continued success.”
Why I wrote a new book at 90 - Soyinka

20 Quick astonishing facts about Prof. Wole Soyinka at 90

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In 1965, he seized the Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service studio and broadcast a demand for the cancellation of the Western…

China, Nigeria pledge to enhance tourism, cultural exchanges

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Mr Li Xuda, the Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, spoke on Saturday at a Seminar themed “Advancing Culture and…
Police said the parcel allegedly containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N20m was sent to a recipient in Minna, Niger State from Abuja

Police commence e-Central Motor Registry enforcement July 29

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He urged owners and users to embrace and key into this initiative promptly for optimum safety and security.
London stabbing

Met Police officer Poonsawat admits sexually touching woman without consent

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Poonsawat attached to the Central South Command Unit, appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 12 July charged with sexual…
What led to the Kubwa building collapse - CP

Many trapped as another building collapses in Abuja

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Two persons have, however, been rushed to the hospital.

Hunger: Senator advises FG on food importation

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, made the call on Saturday morning when…
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